1
as in fires
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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3
as in pops
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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5
as in photographs
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in casts
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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7
as in shouts
to voice one's opinions freely with force
you've been wanting to say something since this meeting started, so shoot
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8
as in sprinkles
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
shot a congratulatory e-mail to his friend as soon as he heard the good news
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1
as in limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant
collected the most tender shoots for the vegetable dish he was making
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as in pains
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoots
John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His approach requires long exposure times, so Lum usually shoots early in the morning before shops and restaurants open.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In the clip, a large battery suddenly shoots out from the side of an SUV.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Tim shoots Lockjaw and then tries to kill Willa, who ends up saving herself by killing Tim.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The supermassive one in the middle of the Milky Way shoots out jets of particles that expand into enormous bubbles.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
After a dramatic confrontation among all parties, Jonah stabs Henry in the chest and shoots him point-blank in the head.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Before anyone shoots a single video, set up your tracking.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
To shape plants, trim back any disproportionately long shoots, cutting back to a leaf or side branch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Bates is a high-usage player who can create his own shot and shoots with an endless green light.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
As night falls, the fighting dies down… but then a fireball shoots over the village walls, followed by several more.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Bryant has collaborated with a list of celebrity hairstylists for major public appearances and cover shoots, including Brenton Kane Diallo, a global brand ambassador for L’Oréal Matrix.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Since then, Tabi designs have taken over the mainstream shoe market, street style shoots, TikTok, and red carpets, becoming one of the world’s most instantly recognizable shoe styles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Sep. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The 6-6 Tyson can handle the ball like a guard, shoots well enough to keep defenses honest and shows a plus IQ at both ends.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His approach requires long exposure times, so Lum usually shoots early in the morning before shops and restaurants open.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In the clip, a large battery suddenly shoots out from the side of an SUV.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Tim shoots Lockjaw and then tries to kill Willa, who ends up saving herself by killing Tim.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The supermassive one in the middle of the Milky Way shoots out jets of particles that expand into enormous bubbles.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
After a dramatic confrontation among all parties, Jonah stabs Henry in the chest and shoots him point-blank in the head.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Before anyone shoots a single video, set up your tracking.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Why has Madrid been so successful in attracting film and TV shoots and companies?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
To shape plants, trim back any disproportionately long shoots, cutting back to a leaf or side branch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Bates is a high-usage player who can create his own shot and shoots with an endless green light.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
As night falls, the fighting dies down… but then a fireball shoots over the village walls, followed by several more.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Bryant has collaborated with a list of celebrity hairstylists for major public appearances and cover shoots, including Brenton Kane Diallo, a global brand ambassador for L’Oréal Matrix.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Since then, Tabi designs have taken over the mainstream shoe market, street style shoots, TikTok, and red carpets, becoming one of the world’s most instantly recognizable shoe styles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Sep. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoots
Verb
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Working together through that fires me up.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One deputy stops his SUV, opens the door, stands up from the driver’s seat and immediately fires two shots at the fleeing suspect.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a short Instagram video announcing the news, Snoop is seen with his back to the camera standing on what looks like a snowy mountaintop while the Olympic fanfare blasts out.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Given the right series of chances, players could potentially construct a build that blasts thunder and chains together static strikes that will cripple entire rooms of foes at once.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Will his focus remain the same when the first trade rumor pops up?—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Harrison pops in and out of these different iterations of the characters seamlessly, dropping Midlands slang in his baby blue trackies one moment and then fiercely fighting back tears the next.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Too many big plays allowed The Commanders have given up 32 explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of at least 12 yards), tied for the fifth-most in the league through Week 4.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Leroy photographs her jump in operation, in February, 1967.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Roofman casts Channing Tatum as Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and father struggling to make ends meet for his family.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Critics say the language used by Miller and in the USCIS job posting signals a hardline approach and casts applicants in a suspicious light, framing them as potentially attempting to exploit the system.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ben shouts out of his car window.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Shannon shouts, her words drifting back to Jenn in the rear seat.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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John Wood mans the kit; Jeff Adamczyk sprinkles stars above on keys.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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